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Samsung sees double adoption rate of foldables in business field
Samsung has announced that it sees a double adoption rate of Galaxy foldables in the business field. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold and Galaxy Z Flip smartphones are being preferred more for enterprise use than regular customers. This is due to the large screen which allows multitasking with ease.
The company officially informed that from January 2022 to October 2022, the number of foldable smartphones purchase for enterprise customers increased by 105% compared to January 2021 to October 2021.
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Samsung’s foldable smartphone shipments are expected to reach 16 million units worldwide, a 73% year-over-year increase, with the form factor increasingly becoming mainstream. Whereas, the shipments are expected to grow to 26 million units next year.
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We all know how easy multitasking tasking is in Samsung foldable smartphones. In addition, the company has significantly optimized applications for its foldable devices and provided various foldable-specific features to the customers. All these components have helped Samsung achieve a double adoption rate of foldables among enterprise users.
Benefits of foldables for enterprise users:
Nowadays, companies are moving towards work-from-anywhere policies and for this workers are looking to technology for new ways to maximize productivity.
Foldable smartphones have particularly attracted the financial services industry, where 74% of a sample group of financial advisors say staying connected through mobile apps is important or critical.
Samsung’s new Galaxy Z Fold 4 is a multi-tasking powerhouse that is ideal for business use. Aside from its pocket-friendly dimensions, it offers a large, wide-sized screen, making it easier to work with than a traditional smartphone screen.
Its widescreen provides a large work area, perfect for making the most of the features of desktop computers. The perfect tool for juggling multiple tasks and pairs of apps, the PC-like taskbar enables users to manage, launch, and switch between apps without interrupting work.
The huge screen space is also a natural fit for working with multi-windows. The phone can open three apps at once so that users can respond to Gmail while viewing two Chrome browser tabs.
Meanwhile, the Samsung foldable’s Flex Mode not only provides a hands-free experience for major videoconferencing, but it can now support dedicated e-signatures or note-taking capabilities on partner apps using the S Pen.
Powerful partnerships elevate experience of foldable devices:
Professionals need the best tools to help them maintain consistency and routine, even while working remotely. Therefore, the Samsung foldables support complex workflows including alerts, research, charts, and portfolios, and give them the power and productivity advantage they need to stay competitive.
On the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4, the adaptive layout of the Bloomberg Professional app provides smooth continuity and multitasking on the go. Users can easily switch from the cover screen, ideal for quick instant Bloomberg (IB) conversations, to the large screen that’s perfect for reading news, monitoring real-time market data, browsing a portfolio, or performing chart analysis makes it easy.
Furthermore, users can also drag and drop email attachments directly into DocuSign e-Signature in multi-view mode, and quickly seal deals on the go with Samsung’s S Pen and dedicated Flex Mode signature. And, for financial professionals on the go, in and out of the office, DocuSign created a PC-like experience using Samsung DeX Mode.
Samsung also collaborated with IBM which helps wealth advisors quickly access and manage market and portfolio information. Integration of Samsung DeX and S Pen enables users to interact with data, drag and drop files between apps, translate handwriting to text and even capture digital signatures in a full desktop-like environment on your foldable device makes.
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Samsung’s One UI 8 must bring Android 16’s Advanced Protection features. Google is reportedly developing new Advanced Protection features that could debut in Android 16, which we want to arrive on Galaxy phones with One UI 8 update.
One UI 7 is based on Android 15, scheduled to enter Beta this year and Public early next year. Galaxy phones will get Android 16 update with One UI 8 update – only if Samsung keeps stuck to its current version strategy.
Google is working to develop Advanced Protection integration for Android 16. The program includes new settings and a new API that’ll allow apps to change their behavior depending on whether users have Advanced Protection enabled.
Android could add Samsung’s Auto Blocker-like features. The feature restricts apps to be installed on Galaxy phones from unauthorized sources. However, you can still sideload APKs by disabling the Auto Blocker from Privacy settings.
Android 16 could allow you to enroll in Advanced Protection through Settings. Once enrolled, you will have to keep your Google Account signed in, and the OS will not allow you to install apps from sources other than Play Store and Galaxy Store.
Mishaal discovered a new patch in the AOSP Gerrit, which refers to a “new Service for Android Advanced Protection Mode.” It will allow apps to see whether Advanced Protection is enabled on-device, and to adjust their behavior accordingly.
A comment on the patch from a Google engineer clarified that the service in question “allows users to enroll into ‘advanced protection’ via Settings, and for apps to check if the user is enrolled” using a new API.
When enabled, Android 16 could require additional authentication if you try to access certain content, like protected files or banking details. Details are unknown, but we expect to see the Advanced Protection added in the Android 16 version.
Samsung US partnered with Technogym to bring a fitness app to Daily+. The Technogym introduces personalized fitness routines with equipment-based and bodyweight exercises for a comprehensive home workout experience.
A study* says more than half of Americans say their favorite place to exercise is at home. Grabbing this opportunity, Samsung joined forces to launch a new Technogym app on the Daily+ platform for 2024 Smart TVs in the US.
Samsung says Technogym will offer more than 130 sessions to help you reach your goals. The fitness application on Samsung Daily+ is set to elevate your at-home workouts and makes it easy to keep wellness at the center of your routine.
Additionally, the app provides a broad and diverse library of video training sessions, including strength, yoga, cardio, Pilates, meditation and body weight-based exercises. It offers workouts for different skill levels, from beginner to advanced.
The platform will also refresh the workouts feed by regularly publishing new workouts. Users can also download the Technogym mobile app to access personalized profile and effortlessly track workout history across devices.
The newly released Technogym app on Samsung Daily+ is available in a basic version that’s free for all users, with the option for a premium subscription that provides access to exclusive, more in-depth workout content.
* Source: Statista: Home fitness in the United States – statistics & facts
Samsung has unveiled a new feature for its SmartThings platform called Home Insight at SDC24. This feature makes smart home management easier and more efficient by using artificial intelligence (AI).
Jaeyeon Jung, the Executive Vice President of SmartThings, explained that Home Insight is designed to understand how people live in their homes. It provides helpful home reports and personalized recommendations based on how you use your devices, your preferences, and even the time of year.
Samsung Home Insight makes it easier for people to manage their smart homes. For example, if you often forget to turn off the lights during the day, Home Insight can remind you to do so.
To make these features easy to access, Samsung introduced the Home Insight Widget, which will be available on the new Galaxy Tab S10. This means users can turn their tablets into a controller for managing various smart devices, all from one app.
It is expected that Samsung will soon expand the SmartThings Home Insight feature through a new update. Currently, you can access this feature in the Galaxy Tab S10 series.
Last month, Samsung launched the Galaxy Tab S10 series. The Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra features a massive 14.6-inch panel, while the Tab S10 Plus sports a 12.4-inch screen. Both models have premium Dynamic AMOLED 2X displays and offer a vibrant yet natural viewing experience.
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